Our Story
Spencer Peterman is always on the lookout for fallen trees rotting in the woods. He gets excited about this kind of stuff. So do his customers. Hidden in those fallen trees — especially the ones covered by moss and dirt — is wood disfigured by the beginnings of decomposition. Turning that wood on a lathe […]
How Fallen Trees Become Functional Art: The Peterman’s Process
At Spencer Peterman, we don’t harvest trees—we rescue them. Our bowls and boards begin not in a factory, but in the woods of Western Massachusetts, where fallen trees become something extraordinary. Here’s how a discarded log becomes functional art, hand-turned with care and built to last for generations. Step 1: Salvaging Fallen Trees with Purpose […]
What is upcycling backyard trees into wood bowls and cutting boards? – by Spencer Peterman
Upcycling backyard trees into handcrafted wooden bowls and cutting boards is a sustainable and artistic process championed by Spencer Peterman. Instead of letting fallen or aging trees go to waste, Peterman transforms them into stunning, functional pieces that celebrate the natural beauty of wood. Peterman specializes in working with **spalted wood**, which is wood that […]
A Sustainable Summer Picnic: 3 Easy-to-Pack Ideas
Nothing says summer like a picnic under the sun. But while we all love a relaxing meal outdoors, it doesn’t have to come with plastic forks, paper plates, or waste. A sustainable summer picnic is all about simple, delicious food, seasonal ingredients, and reusable essentials that make your meal as beautiful as it is kind […]
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Videos from Peterman’s Boards and Bowls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9_qJJobYLUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6fYPWsec4Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da3PpTPuPU0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upvMYjX1J-8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c099RW_gtLghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dUR16Anah0 More about the RED HOUSE Gallery in Gill, Massachusetts… Upcycling backyard trees into handcrafted wooden bowls and cutting boards is a sustainable and artistic process championed by Spencer Peterman. Instead of letting fallen or aging trees go to waste, Peterman transforms them into stunning, functional pieces that celebrate […]